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eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 23 (view)

Burning Man '08 Posted: 8/23/2008 11:05:33 AM
Not me. I'm burned out with the hypocrisy of promoters making piles of money from an event where other people are not only forbidden from being paid for their efforts but are relentlessly pursued and threatened by the promoter's shark lawyers for the smallest of "offenses". It's disheartening that the spirit of "radical self-expression" has turned out to be a front for someone's rigorously protected commercial scheme to benefit from the work of others. It reminds me too much of the hubris and underhanded tactics of the Bush administration. I will express my artistic self elsewhere. [sigh]

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 383 (view)

California women: fact or myth? Posted: 8/23/2008 10:18:09 AM
What on Earth does eating tofu have to do with "gold-digging " or being "self centered" and "shallow"? Well, it does boost estrogen levels. Hmmm...are you saying that estrogen has something to do with "gold-digging " or being "self centered" and "shallow"?

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 68 (view)

The stigma of online dating... Posted: 8/23/2008 10:08:51 AM
Stigma? Who cares? The year is 2008 and we're all grown up now. Unless one lives in backwoods Podunkville, it should be a non-issue. PS - Does backwoods Podunkville have internet access yet?

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 217 (view)

Women & Tattoos Posted: 8/22/2008 6:01:12 AM
I was in Virginia last week. Now THAT was a strange experience - not a tat or piercing to be seen anywhere. Kinda like falling into a time warp in the Twilight Zone. (BTW - I'm tatless, myself)

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 28 (view)

Does it take talent to be a movie actor? Posted: 8/22/2008 5:43:43 AM
Brokeback Mountain... Acting? Or playing their characters? What? Did you not see the latest Batman movie? Take a look at the Joker character, which has no resemblance what-so-ever to the character in Brokeback Mountain, and it will become obvious that he was indeed acting - and such a talented actor he was, too. By the way, OP, having fewer lines may not necessarily make a part easier to play.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 13 (view)

what should i do? Posted: 8/22/2008 5:08:23 AM
Nooooo...don't call that mean Dr. Laura. She will abuse you too! lol But we all agree, dump the dude. It may hurt at first but you will be far happier the rest of your life if you do.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 381 (view)

California women: fact or myth? Posted: 8/22/2008 4:53:15 AM
What on Earth does eating tofu have to do with "gold-digging " or being "self centered" and "shallow"? I don't think grazing on McDonalds burgers makes one a better person - a bigger person maybe, and perhaps a shorter-lived person too, but not a more selfless person. It doesn't matter whether you're talking about women OR men, there are selfish people everywhere (or at least in the 12 countries I've known). Instead of whining about the people I don't like, I'd rather just hang out with people I do like. There are also good people everywhere. Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'll order lunch and chat with the nice people at that Japanese restaurant down the street now. PS - Don't forget, California is mostly populated with people from other places.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 22 (view)

Ladies, what would you do if he showed up wearing this? Posted: 6/8/2008 11:17:24 PM
My advise is to just laugh it off as a funny story of incompatibility for later. If we could know all there is to know about someone through emails and phone calls alone, there would be no need to even bother dating before committing ourselves to some lifelong relationship. LOL

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 80 (view)

legalized prostitution Posted: 6/8/2008 11:04:29 PM
Now that we're all grown up, who cares what other consenting adults do in their private lives? Just don't hurt or lie to anyone who may be in your life. Be good to and honest with your loved ones and save your wrath for things that matter - poverty, hunger, crime, war, ants invading your kitchen, fruit flies around that old banana on the counter, having to re-do your laundry every week...that kind of stuff.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 50 (view)

Which is the hottest zodiac sign in bed? Posted: 6/8/2008 10:26:31 PM
good lord; people still believe in this crap? lol; Sorry but the day/night your parents slept with each other to conceive you has nothing to do with your sexual skills. I agree! Anyone who has even come close to graduating from high school has more than enough education to figure that out. If you're going to judge me by what day I popped out of my mother, you will forever be clueless as to who I am. I don't like this kind of prejudice and I wish that POF didn't include that garbage in our profiles. OK, you believers can throw marshmallows at me now.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 44 (view)

Practical jokes Posted: 5/31/2008 12:44:25 PM
Is there anything practical about practical jokes? Is "practical" just another word for "cruel" or "vengeful"? I haven't seen any funny practical jokes here yet...and I love funny jokes. Now if you did something that was a hilarious surprise but didn't scare or harm or abuse the recipient or damage their property, that would be funny. And if it served a purpose other than selfish thrills, it would make sense. I'll keep an open mind, though. Tell me a practical joke that is practically funny! PS - Don't play frightening jokes on two-year kids. That's not funny. It's abusive.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 14 (view)

Lunch at Pasadena CA June 1st, Sunday 2008 Posted: 5/31/2008 10:19:10 AM
Canceled? Ya ya, I know, I've been away for way too long again but I was excited (upon returning just now) to see something happening right here in my own town. Wow! I was about to cancel my own plans to go to the mountains tomorrow till I reached the end of the thread. Oh well. Well, if interest rekindles today, I would love to change my plans and join you. It would be nice to meet some of you Calil-fishies whom I used to chat with. Anyone want to restart this event - same time/same place tomorrow?

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 246 (view)

Monkey Shirt Racist? Posted: 5/30/2008 11:29:19 PM
It's amazing that such an ignorant and racist thread has not been pulled by the mods. Are they blind to this too? The utter stupidity of these people saying that they don't see how comparing a black man to a monkey is racist reflects poorly on Canada. Can we all say "duh"? Is Canada stuck in the 1950's? Have Canadians still not yet met anyone who doesn't look just like them? Do they think that its OK to call black people n'ggers, or burn crosses on their lawns while hiding inside white robes. or keep them as slaves? This is a complete no-brainer and I'm very disappointed in all these Canadian racists. Canada should be embarrassed to have them in their midst.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 155 (view)

Is it just a guy thing or am i being a prude????? Posted: 4/12/2008 8:49:18 PM
Wow, I've always been under the impression that women talk about their intimate encounters to their friends more than men do. I guess it just goes to show that people are people regardless of gender. Don't think that all guys are like that. At least I'm not and I am definitely a guy.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 25 (view)

male PMS Posted: 3/30/2008 9:45:19 AM
I don't know about that Mars/Venus guy. He thinks that women should give men quickies whenever they want it even if the woman doesn't feel like having sex. In exchange, the man is take longer for sex at night before giving some obligatory cuddles to make her feel as if he cares before falling to sleep. That sounds weird to me. First, it's not fair to the woman and second, who wants to have sex with someone who doesn't also want to have sex with them at the same time? Who wants half-hearted hugs? Who doesn't like sex enough to spend more than 10 minutes enjoying it? Oh wait, apparently that's that average pokey time according to some study "they" did. Anyway, I don't believe his premise that men and women are miles and miles apart. True, there are plenty of biological differences, especially in the hormonal triggers of some behaviors and cravings, but I still think there are way more similarities than differences behind our behaviors and feelings. With a little empathy (not to be confused with sympathy) I don't think most things about the opposite sex are really so mysterious or indecipherable...unless you narrow your understanding by clinging to these male-versus-female, Venus-versus-Mars, simple-minded stereotype models. Then I think things gets murkier and understanding becomes more of a challenge. But really folks, I think most of these "differences" are not as big as we think.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 13 (view)

Barber Shop or Salon? Posted: 3/29/2008 9:56:13 PM
The real 'redneck' term came from the conflict between union and non union workers - in the mines. One side wore red scarfs around their necks... so, that friendly fire wouldn't harm them during shoot-outs with the opposition. That was the origin of the coined term 'rednecks'. Good point. It's interesting that the term “redneck” has come to its current state, far from the original meaning. Some people are eager to be labeled "redneck" while others prefer not to be associated with the negative image of what "redneck" might mean. Since we have differing ideas of what "redneck" means, maybe it would be better to use other terms in most cases...even though modern country music so often flaunts the term as a badge of membership in the society of "us" versus "them".

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 11 (view)

Barber Shop or Salon? Posted: 3/29/2008 9:31:52 PM
To eye4light *Ref Msg #5): I wonder if someone who asks “Do real men really have to conform to that thoughtless mold?” and then answers their own question with … “I don't think so.” And then follows up with their own commentary by saying … “How did so much so-called country music turn from being interesting to being thick-headed redneck cliches? I don't get that. I appreciate some true country music styles but not that slurppy stereotypically homogeneous Nashville corporate stuff.” realizes how judgmental and hypocritical they appear? Hmmm. I see I hit a nerve here. No offense intended to you, my friend. I was merely expressing opinions on being confined to a category, some lyrics, and some commercial music at your invitation. If you think that is judgmental, well that's your opinion, but there is absolutely nothing hypocritical about having opinions on things like the current state of the corporate "country" music industry produced in big cities. It would not be difficult to find hard-core country music fans who agree with me on this one, by the way. Their opinions count too. I’d appreciate it if you save your false accusations of hypocrisy for a more appropriate situation, please. Thanks.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 55 (view)

Is there an answer to this? Posted: 3/29/2008 9:07:57 PM
Hey, Bob. I remember the first time I heard some duets sung for the first time that were so out of tune it was like fingernails on a chalkboard. It was horrid! I didn't know at the time but it was two legends with interesting styles, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, singing together. I couldn't believe they even allowed those recording to be released. Ouch. Some of my lesbian friends took me to a gay karaoke bar recently. I stayed and made the best of it because they are my friends but i was sure glad to get outta there. Whew! I hope they leave me in their hot tub at home next time they go over there. LOL

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 20 (view)

To become less attractive? Posted: 3/29/2008 8:49:05 PM
Hey, how do I cultivates the "problem" of getting too much attention? Aside from a few bazaar years in my youth playing in bands and then again for a while in my thirties, I have rarely gotten more attention than I would like. what am I doing wrong? hehe

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 619 (view)

single parents smoking pot Posted: 3/29/2008 8:40:51 PM
If you can't give up tokin' for 18 years, you're not ready to have kids. Kids do what they see you do. Let them them grow up before they decide how to lead their lives. Simple as that. Besides, if you can't give up your roach, you got a problem.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 19 (view)

my father pased Posted: 3/29/2008 8:09:21 PM
Man, I feel for ya. I lost my father last September but he lived a long life and I knew him well. I don't have any internet tips for you but I have spent time in places where white boys like me are not suppose to go. I've witnessed some ugly things - shootings, killings, and burnings - things I won't talk about here - and my first impression is that if you are serious about finding out more about him, you have to spend a lot of time in the hood where he was killed talking to the OGs and old timers who might have known him. Give the OGs time and respect that is due and you might get some surprising info from those who know but did not participate. Sometimes a 12-pack of Bud light brings some interesting results, I've found. It's not the beer of course but the time spent to bond man-to-man to earn respect and trust. But two or three 12-packs is too much...and never trust tweekers. Never. Sometimes you have to go away before nightfall. Hopefully, you wont' have to hang around those guys though. There are probably some regular folk who know things you want to know. It will take lots of time. I'm not saying that the internet, and cop and coroner sources may not be useful but ultimately you have to be like an true investigative reporter and go to the source. Hang out on the streets and network with people who might have known him. Someone knows and you have to find that person before they die. You might get some crappy info along the way but some of it will be gold. Keep the gold and forget the other stuff. I wish you luck. It will take a lot of shoe leather to walk that road but worth the effort, I think. Don't be discouraged. Be persistent. Good luck.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 5 (view)

Barber Shop or Salon? Posted: 3/29/2008 7:42:17 PM
I'm not going to tell you how to run your life - that's up to you - but I can say this...those are some pretty goofy redneck lyrics. Do real men really have to conform to that thoughtless mold? I don't think so. How did so much so-called country music turn from being interesting to being thick-headed redneck cliches? I don't get that. I appreciate some true country music styles but not that slurppy stereotypically homogeneous Nashville corporate stuff.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 20 (view)

male PMS Posted: 3/29/2008 7:30:30 PM
the causes of this for men are different then for women. for example we might be upset because of a couple bad days at work, or maybe our relationship with "you" isnt as we would like it to be and you made us mad and we are bottling it up, or perhaps you spent too much money on frivolous things when we are strapped for cash, in which case your shopping trip will turn our "PMS" into a full blown disaster. Ha! Well aside from the few PMS days that can make some women really miserable, the causes of mood swings is obviously exactly the same for men as it is for women. ..as your examples illustrate so well.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 140 (view)

Would you date a middle aged woman with a young child? Posted: 3/29/2008 7:21:44 PM
I think most men feel they need to compete with the children for some reason. Hmmm...competition? I can understand guys having a preference based on whether they want raise a new family or not but I don't get this fear-of-competition theory. By the time a boy becomes a man, he should not fear competition from tiny little humanoids. LOL I, for one, am not afraid of little people.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 281 (view)

HAVE YOU EVER DATED YOUR OWN SIGN? Posted: 3/29/2008 7:12:15 PM
I am a scorpio and it's hard for us to get along with any sign, but it seems like I always attract aquarians and that has turned out badly. So I'm dating a cancer now and when we met, something clicked it was weird, but I'm hoping this time it will work out. I don't do to well with capricorns either, but as for dating my own sign, I don't knnow if that would be a good idea! See? This is what I mean. People are pre-judging everyone else just because of what day they popped out of their mother's wombs with no regard as to whether the doctor's schedule allowed him or her to schedule some of the C-sections on one week or the other. Hmmm... I wonder how many astrology fans realize that their used to be 13 astrological sign until one was dropped to match the 12 months...or that the size of the constellations varies so wildly that they don't even match the moon cycles. It all not only ridiculous but unfair. I wish we would all use our brains and hearts to judge others instead of this irrational superstition. Well, that's what I think anyway.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 38 (view)

On Strike Posted: 3/29/2008 7:03:04 PM
Hey, whose back to work and writing on The Ironic Woman show? I wanna hear about it.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 72 (view)

Gender Differences: Real or Myth? Posted: 3/29/2008 6:59:43 PM
Hey, where did all my lap-landing friends go? Have I been away for too long?

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 53 (view)

Is there an answer to this? Posted: 3/29/2008 6:56:54 PM
They say if it is too loud, you are too old... Well, I want to be able to hear my grandchildren tell me secrets (someday). Just say NO to ear damage! Actually, I wasn't talking about volume so much as sheer eardrum-slitting bad intonation....aaaaaaagh! Even though most music critiques sometimes appear to have tin ears I don't, and it drives me crazy when people sing way out of tune and it doesn't bother them in the least. It hurts my ears. Ow. Apparently they can't hear how badly they sing. That's what I mean by making my ears bleed. Ug.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 137 (view)

Would you date a middle aged woman with a young child? Posted: 3/27/2008 9:34:57 PM
Sure! Why not? (This message is too short and may not be posted by the mods so I will make it longer by saying... blah blah woof woof. I hope this works)

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 279 (view)

HAVE YOU EVER DATED YOUR OWN SIGN? Posted: 3/27/2008 9:29:17 PM
Dated my own sign? Who knows? Who cares? Astrology is an irrational myth and a method of unfairly pre-judging others. Nah, it's not for me. I'd rather give the other person a chance to show me who they really are.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 34 (view)

On Strike Posted: 2/9/2008 11:46:45 PM
Monday. Monday? Ya, Monday. Yup, you're getting back to work Monday Woo-hoo!

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 71 (view)

Gender Differences: Real or Myth? Posted: 2/5/2008 9:25:00 PM
What's a laplander? 1 - Also called Lap-land-er [lap-lan-der,] a member of a Finnic people of northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and adjacent regions. 2 - Also called [u]Lappish[/u]. any of the languages of the Lapps, closely related to Finnish. 3 – An exotic dancer who wears 5-inch heels and is therefore prone to accidentally falling into one’s lap without warning…or something like that.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 51 (view)

Is there an answer to this? Posted: 2/5/2008 9:12:29 PM
eeeeeeek! I should point out that, all my silly joking aside, there are some talented singers out there who would be a delight to listen to. They are in the extreme minority but still it is true that karaoke is for the singer and not the listener. As long as they sing in tune (!) and don't over act with ridiculously dramatic flare, I'll be OK. But if my ears start to bleed, I'm be outta there in a flash. Eeeeeeek!

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 49 (view)

Is there an answer to this? Posted: 2/5/2008 6:10:24 PM
Kareoke is meant to be SUNG not listened to. There you go - more agreement that Karaoke should always be done in soundproof privacy, never ever in public where it could cause irreparable ear damage to innocent bystanders.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 68 (view)

Gender Differences: Real or Myth? Posted: 2/2/2008 8:56:13 PM
A really GOOD lapdancer makes change. Oh yes Ali, I'd like to have a really good laplander for a change. Thanks!

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 175 (view)

How come no one wants to get married Posted: 2/2/2008 8:47:35 PM
I don't care much for selfish monetary gain though it would be nice to have a partner for the purpose of being able to afford a house in this over-priced California housing market. That said, I've done the bad marriage thing (it takes two to make a marriage work, not one) and now I can take my time to develop a better partnership next time around. Therefore, I'm more likely to take a long time getting around to getting married again. Though I'd love to be in a committed relationship, I'm happy just as I am for now and that is probably the best situation to be in. The business of getting married quickly to fulfill some kind of hole inside is a recipe for disaster. Much better for two happy people to grow together, I think. Now as far as kids as tax deductions are concerned. I don't care about that. I just enjoy seeing my daughter because I love her so (she temporarily lives far away).

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 16 (view)

what's an appropriate age differential? Posted: 2/2/2008 8:32:09 PM
Sorry but I don't go out with centenarians. No offense to you centenarians out there, mind you. Just not my preference. Now if some hot 40-something woman came along then... BTW - Not to go off-topic but...ahem...I can't figure out what this (see below) is s'pose to be. Is it what I think it is? Momi will know, I hope. Looks like a toy to me but I could be wrong. Is it just me?

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 27 (view)

2nd Try: Alternative relationships, what's the appeal? Posted: 1/31/2008 12:47:46 AM
I've been wondering about this for a while. When people get into BDSM, swinging, polyamory, etc., what's the appeal?......... Do you have to give up on inventiveness and microscopic attention to detail to be in a "normal" relationship? Hmmm. At the beginning, I thought I knew what what the thread was about but by the time I reached the end of the post, I wasn't sure. I don't get what the relationship is between the appeal of "alternative relationships", "technical proficiency", "[giving] up on inventiveness", and the "microscopic attention to detail to be in a 'normal' relationship". Hmmm...

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 27 (view)

Is there an answer to this? Posted: 1/29/2008 10:48:11 PM
A girl I asked out changed her mind after she heard me blaring 'Pain' by Three Days Grace. I'm confused - is it me or the music? Or could it be a combination of both? Perhaps neither. It could have been the "Karaoke effect". As you may know, "Karaoke" is a Japanese word that means "extremely painful earache". Karaoke performed at high volume has been known to cause cerebral edemas and even death in numerous animal species and recent studies have shown that it can cause birth defects in humans.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 89 (view)

Profile Bait and Switches- What Misleading Info Bugs You the Most Posted: 1/29/2008 9:48:51 PM
My God, could it have actually happened? As I read Eye4Light's posting I felt something stirring deep inside me, and no it's not my gerbil Coco. Something I never felt before with Eye4. It's something I was quite unprepared for and I must admit the feelings have thrown me off center, for the first time since I met him I agree with his post! Oh my God, do miracles exist? In fact I couldn't agree more with this post, right on target! Oh I'm about to faint. Hey, Bob! What's the big idea of agreeing with me on something (Msg: 74 and 76)? Hmph! You're ruining our perfect record of uninterrupted lively debate! Oh, that's OK...and it's OK to have some stirrings for a breeder as long as you don't try to...hey, wait a minute! You're not trying to share Coco with me, are you? Eeewwww..... "Run away!" (as Monty Python would say) What's that? You're NOT trying to share Coco with me? Whew. That's good to know. Well, thanks for agreeing with me on something. I'll do the same for you sometime. But as far as stirrings go, I'm afraid I can't change my preference for women. After all, how could I resist the seductive sweet talk of Momi who wants to tie me to a tree...or something like that...or was it was something to do with two different kinds of fishing (one in a kilt; the other in pants)? Hmmm. Maybe Ali will buy me some lap dances now. She's very kind and knows how I like Laplanders. See, fishies? See what kind of friends I collect here? Now if you'll excuse us. Bob and I have to find something to disagree on...you know, to maintain our reputations.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 27 (view)

Rich Man / Poor Man Posted: 1/29/2008 8:52:44 AM
I have had to disclose that I am out of work due to the WGA strike. That's not being out of work. The writers strike is work. It's just a temporary money drain while working for a far better future. ...Anal and Fly Fishing ? Ehem. You women seem to know something I don't.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 74 (view)

Profile Bait and Switches- What Misleading Info Bugs You the Most Posted: 1/29/2008 8:33:33 AM
Saying saying they are 3-4 years younger than their real age. Really? Draw a picture of someone who is 30, and then draw a picture of someone who is 33, could you really draw a difference? I have a friend who is quite honest and direct on her (non-POF ) profiles about everything except the day and year she was born because she doesn't want too much 'private' information floating around the internet. Sometimes she's a year or two younger but usually she opts for being a little older than she is. I can just see it now - She meets someone for the first time who, upon finding out her actual age, stands up and yells, "What the...? You said you were 45 and now I find out you're only 43? You lied to me! How could you...?", then storms out the door never to be seen again. LOL For such a concern over internet privacy and security, I wouldn't be offended by a minor alteration of birthdate or even city if it's just a few miles difference, like Altadena vs. Pasadena, Glendale vs. Burbank or Leucadia vs. Encinitas. But saying you live in LA when you actually live in Riverside, Anaheim, or Barstow would make you look like a con artist or a loony; and lying about your marital status or general looks is a great way undo all your efforts at dating and creating any kind of good relationship with someone. As far as the LTR vs. dating category, I'm not always sure where the line is. Most people who date would like an LTR. But then the LTR designation can sometimes be a signal that this person is on a serious deadline-oriented mission and has no time or patience for someone who wants to go slowly. I suppose most people fall into the fuzzy area between the two. So there ya go, a mixed evaluation of the examples given.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 274 (view)

What makes you horny? Posted: 1/28/2008 11:20:29 PM
Calcium, melanin, and keratin. That's for horns. I'm not sure about antlers. As for feeling affectionate, simply being conscious works.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 107 (view)

Things that make you go Hmmmmm....or the Andy Rooney thread ! Posted: 1/28/2008 9:36:38 PM
Hmmm...let's see. How about news radio? First of all, why do they always pronounce it as "nneeeeeoooossss"? And I can't figure out what is "the big story" when what they say is "the big story" changes every three minutes. But here's the big hmm for me - Why does KFWB have the sound of teletype machines banging away in the background of every report from the studio? What the...? Maybe they have such a small budget that they haven't aquired a computer yet. No, that's not it since there are no wire services that still use teletypes. Hmmm... OK, enough picking on American radio. How about that BBC? I like them but... Why do they pronounce every word that ends with an "a" as if it ends in "r", and every word that ends with an "r" as if it ends in "a"? Why is it so hard for them to pronounce Spanish words? The strangest one I've heard them pronounce was the Central American country of "Nick-you-ag-you-rrrr". And here's one that is probably more a function my own shortcoming rather than theirs but still interesting anyway. I once heard a report that at first I thought was about "symmetry" - you know, proper proportion, equalness, geometric harmony. - but nooooo. It was about a place to put dead people. Oops. OK, back to the Americans. Why is it that when I'm driving 75 MPH, there's always some bozo who wants to tailgate me till he passes me in a huff and cuts in front of me without using his turn signals then....drives slower than 75? Huh? What's with those gang bangers who do all they can get sent to prison where they have sex with other men and then claim that they are not gay because they were the top? Weird. And then there's our president and his bad grammar. Uh-oh, I better not get started with that guy. I don't understand why TV weather reporters are always whining about rainy days even though we have had eight years of drought - eight years - and we will need several years of above average rainfall to recover from it. And why does Showtime run such incredibly long commercials that I'm sick of The Tudors before it even begins...and therefore will never purposely watch it? Oh ya, and why is it that in the movies, whenever one car hits another, it flies way up in the air as if there were a ramp...oh wait a minute...THAT's why they fly up in the air. OK, I've hmmm'ed enough for tonight. It's your turn now.

eye4light

Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 247 (view)

so why are YOU here on New Year's Eve? Posted: 1/26/2008 9:35:49 PM
After having selected one of several of incredibly hot date offers clambering for my attention, I started out the door but there was, uh...um...road work happening on my street...ya, that's it...and um, a pack of wild dogs...with rabies...and...and...oh ya, lucusts. Locusts by the billions, attack locusts ...everywhere. Ya, and a tornado and some volcanic activity on my street. Ya. So it was just too much trouble to go out. Besides, I needed to check my email.

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Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 160 (view)

which is better: toyota or honda? Posted: 1/25/2008 10:12:20 PM
I like my Jeep Patriot (best value and highest mileage Jeep 4x4). My brother loves his Honda Element. But it depends on your lifestyle. These are good for us. We're outdoor types. If I were a person who could remain street-bound and didn't have to carry much, I'd get a Prius. They don't go where I need to go though. I hope they build a low-cost super high-mileage 4x4 in the next few years.

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Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 63 (view)

Things that make you go Hmmmmm....or the Andy Rooney thread ! Posted: 1/25/2008 9:53:37 PM
Why do major supermarket baggers insist on putting one-gallon water bottles with big strong handles into flimsy little plastic bags that can easily break to drop the bottle to burst on the ground or roll down the driveway and into the street? Same thing for six-packs of glass bottles. You have to carry the six-pack by the handle anyway. What's the bag for? ...and why do they put one bottle of ibuprofen in one bag, two items in the next and so on till you end up carrying 8 nearly empty bags in each hand? Why is Whole Foods, of all stores, just now getting around to fazing out non-recyclable bags? Why have pick-up trucks gotten so tall and big while the bed capacity remains the same size? Do the manufacturers think that truck buyers are dumb enough to think that a less maneuverable design is somehow more capable? Or are they? Hmmm. Why - in this world with millions upon millions and video cameras, still cameras, and surveillance cameras in use at all times all over the planet - has there never been an image of anything more some little fuzzy blob of what millions and millions of people believe are alien creatures coming from other galaxies? Why are politicians giving us money yet borrowing trillions of dollars to go even deeper into debt to China and other countries? How can I get that kind of credit? Why are there ants in my bathroom in the winter? Hmmm. Maybe they come from a far away galaxy.

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Msg: 53 (view)

Things that make you go Hmmmmm....or the Andy Rooney thread ! Posted: 1/25/2008 7:41:38 PM
Who decided that bra sizes would be designated as "A" ,"B", C" ,"D", "EEEEE" etc? What do letters of the alphabet have to do with boobs and their respective shapes? CalKaBoom, I cant' give you the name of the inventer but the various cup sizes indicate an increase on one inch per total bust measurement for each sequential letter starting with A then going to B then C then D until you reach size EEEEE! ...which may be self-explanatory and require no math to appreciate the meaning.

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Msg: 26 (view)

Men At The Bottom...Would You Take A Chance ? Posted: 1/25/2008 6:50:09 PM
Not clear what you are seeking? A 'non-succesful woman' who will work for your aspirations? Or a 'successful woman' who will assist you? Confusing to me Sariangel, it seems to unfair to assume that he is just looking for some woman to use for his personal gain. You're two options are not the only ones available. It sounds to me like he would like to have someone judge him for who he is rather than where he is right now. I'm not suggesting that women should commit themselves to just any old broken schlump and/or bankroll some guy who won't carry his own , not at all, but it is possible to discern one who is motivated, responsible, and talented enough to have a great future from one who is just being a lazy slacker. There are plenty of very successful men who have experienced extreme hard times at some point in their lives. In fact, I think they are better men for having gone through something like that. The golden spoon guys have trouble comprehending that side of life and it's a handicap for them. There are also plenty of successful men who are horrible liabilities as partners. No need to waste space listing many of the well-known examples. I think people should be judged for their qualities rather than for what one might get from them. That's what I think anyway.

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Joined: 7/12/2006

Msg: 15 (view)

Men At The Bottom...Would You Take A Chance ? Posted: 1/21/2008 11:37:25 PM
My best relationship with a woman developed when I was at the very bottom. I had lost a lot (one of those divorce story things), had to give up my home, and was living in my car for an extended period but continued to work on interesting projects, just as you are doing. She is practical and financially wise but says that she had been watching my work since before she returned to the US where we met (the exact quote from her China days was "Damn. He's good." Now there's a compliment not to be ignored! LOL) and she was drawn to what she said was strength under bad circumstances...though the truth really is that I was no superman, just some guy trying to get by. I'm still just a regular guy with no superman cape. Yet after I got back on my feet and thought I would be a more desirable catch, I found it practically impossible to meet women anywhere. Just goes to show, ya just never know. Women don't want to subject themselves to falling for a perceived financial liability but even when you are back on top, they may not exactly come running back into your life. Life is strange, ain't it?

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